Posted 3 years ago
tjshillaire
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I recently was left this Murano Shark, approx. 20", and would like to know if anyone out there knows its "value".
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I also inherited several other large pieces. I have been unable to find any of the pieces I have in any catalogs. I know they are older pieces, but have no idea of their value for insurance purposes.
I found this piece on ebay just for comparison.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Murano-Glass-Large-Formia-Leaping-Shark-/170544339113
Thanks...I appreciate your comment and will check that link out.
Here is a message board that may also be able to help. If you have more pictures I would enjoy trying to find them for you (but no promises!)
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?board=6.70
If it is genuine and in good condition/perfect condition then could be worth quite a lot up to 5k.
lot of fakes out there though.
however yours looks the real deal.
I bought one similar but with black shading on the shark for 50pence uk
and was not convinced it was gen, but have had it assesed and it is.
lucky me .
Thanks for your input Andie....I am still doing research because I would hate to sell it if it was worth money. I agree, so many pieces circulating are not what they are said TO BE : (
Is is signed on the underbelly? My dolphins are signed " Veni " and I'm having a hard time finding anything on them, too.
LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE THIS!!!!! Please contact me at oceanwaves@mediacombb.net as I have some information you might be interested in.
Hi TJ, I know it's value, and approximate age, as I purchased an Identical one some years back. I can also tell you what I paid for it, and where I bought it, so you can verify my information. If you are interested, please contact me at oceanwaves@mediacombb.net
Sherri (: